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MANAGING ADHD

A New Approach to Calm, Focused Lessons with Distracted & Hyperactive Students

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If you teach students with ADHD you know the challenges all too well.


The same disruptions. The same strategies. The same results.

Too often, the focus is on controlling behaviour—quick fixes and sticking plasters—without ever addressing the deeper cause. That’s why patterns repeat, challenges escalate, and teachers are left firefighting day after day.

But what if there’s another way?

A New Approach from Needs-Focused Teaching

Instead of fighting behaviours, imagine working with the needs that drive them.

In this live web class, I’ll introduce a fresh perspective: understanding ADHD behaviours not as problems to be suppressed, but as signals—desperate attempts to get fundamental human needs met.

When those needs are recognised and addressed, the change is remarkable:

âś… Disruptions reduce naturally
âś… Engagement and focus increase
âś… Your authority and calm confidence grow

This is a practical, proven approach you can use straight away to transform your classroom dynamic.


What You'll Learn in this Live Web Class

  • Decode ADHD behaviours so you can instantly spot the need behind the disruption.

  • Respond in the moment with scripts and strategies that calm students without losing authority.

  • Channel attention-seeking energy into purposeful roles that build confidence and connection.

  • Give autonomy without chaos so oppositional students stop fighting and start cooperating.

  • Inject healthy stimulation into lessons so restless students stay focused and engaged.

  • Create quick wins that rebuild confidence for students who are used to failing.

  • Teach self-regulation tools that put students in charge of their own focus, emotions and behaviour.

Here's How We'll Do It:

We’ll cover:

  1. The ADHD Reframe – why needs, not deficits, hold the key.
  2. The 5 Core Needs which Drive and Exacerbate ADHD Behaviours – and how to meet them in class.
  3. Practical Strategies That Work – ready-to-use scripts, routines and quick interventions.
  4. The ADHD Toolkit for Students – simple self-help tools that build independence.

This Web Class is for Teachers and Teaching Assistants who:

  • Teach students diagnosed (or suspected) with ADHD and feel nothing works.
  • Are tired of reward charts, sanctions and endless behaviour plans that don’t last.
  • Want strategies that are realistic, practical and ready to use tomorrow.
  • Are ready for a fresh perspective that makes sense.

Training Details


📅 Date: Thursday 16th October
⏰ Time: 7-9pm UK time
💻 Location: ZOOM (join from anywhere)

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Imagine the Difference:

Instead of dreading those lessons, you:

  • Walk into class calm, confident and ready.
  • See your most disruptive students settle quickly.
  • Spend less time firefighting, more time teaching.
  • Watch ADHD pupils start achieving, connecting and believing in themselves.
  • Leave at the end of the day with energy left over — instead of feeling like you’ve been in battle.

100% Guarantee

If you do not get value from this live training and templates you can claim a full refund within 7 days of the live session. Simply email your receipt and you will be refunded inside 3 working days (minus ÂŁ10 processing fee).

 ** EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS IN 3 DAYS **

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Single User LIVE ACCESS

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Discounted EARLY BIRD pricing For FIRST 25 PLACES. Normally ÂŁ37

  • Attend live - recording NOT included 
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Single User LIVE AND RECORDED ACCESS

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Discounted EARLY BIRD PRICING for FIRST 25 PLACES
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  • Attend live 
  • Access to recording for 7 days. We hope you can understand our need to charge for 'time- limited' recordings - it came to our attention that our single-user access was frequently being used by multiple staff members.
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All Staff LIVE AND RECORDED ACCESS

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Live access for unlimited staff plus 1 YEAR Recorded Access

  • LIVE TRAINING for entire staff 
  • Video recording site licence for 1 year
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Still on the fence?

I get it.

So let me give you a little more background...

If you're finding yourself frustrated by daily disruptions, battles, and endless pressure... and the typical methods simply aren't working for you - then trying a different approach would seem sensible.

You see, when students...

  • Don't listen and don't follow directions…
  • Constantly battle disruptions and misbehavior…
  • Ignore you, talk over you, and argue with you…
  • Struggle to engage with lessons…
  • Can't seem to cooperate or work together…

...it's not just a 'behavioural' issue that can be solved through rewards, merits, warnings and punishments. These are all symptoms of unmet needs. 

To put it another way:

Their Behaviour is Not Defiance.

It's a cry for Attention & Connection!

Your students are not being difficult on purpose. They simply cannot behave any other way - their inbuilt emotional needs won't let them.

They need your support, guidance and leadership.

You can't "control" your students. Not if you want long-lasting change. Real change has to come from them. So we must seek to connect, guide and lead, rather than control. 

You have to bring them into the process of problem-solving. Because they're the ones that have to learn to manage themselves.

True change happens when your students feel that you're on their team, working alongside them and with them rather than using control tactics on them.

When they feel understood and supported — truly believed in — they start to see you - and themselves - in a new light.

They move from feeling overwhelmed, confused and pressured by what's being imposed on them, to feeling heard, seen, valued. They start to recognise their strengths and capabilities and to experience the tremendous benefit of positive connection.

The truth is, most teachers don't need yet another classroom management technique or strategy. 

But here's what the experts say that you DO need...

Based on numerous studies, educational psychologists recommend CONNECTION as one of the most effective tools for teachers facing challenging classroom dynamics.

And when it comes to connection training, this class can really help. .

Still unsure?

OK. Ask yourself this:

  • How much is a peaceful classroom worth to you?
  • What would it mean to go home knowing you had a method to really connect with your toughest students and help them change their attitude towards learning?

You became a teacher to make a difference. Now it's time to give yourself these powerful strategies to do just that.

The program is guaranteed. You can try it at my risk. All I ask is that you give it a go. 

Questions?

Reach out to our helpdesk any time: www.needsfocusedteaching.com/help 

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About your trainer: Rob Plevin

Rob Plevin is an ex-Special Ed teacher and deputy Headteacher with 35 years of experience in a variety of teaching, training, and coaching roles. He created the Needs Focused Teaching Method as a way of addressing classroom management and student engagement issues and has trained thousands of teachers in needs-based teaching methods.

Rob is also:

  • A certified Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher, qualified with Zenways (accredited by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association) in 2011.
  • A Level 2 Youth Mindfulness Soma Programme Teacher
  • A Yoga Teachers College® Certified Yoga Breath Coach®
  • Trained in Marshall Rosenberg's Non-Violent Communication methodology from 2019-2021
  • A registered Qigong instructor, qualified through the British Health Qigong Association (BHQA) and Forest Rock Qigong Association
  • Registered trainer for The Red Cross for their 'Developing Empathy' and 'Coping with Challenges' international programs
  • Psychotherapist-in-Training with The Human Givens Institute, Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA)

    "Rob explains what can be quite difficult concepts very simply. He has a wonderful style of delivery which is very relaxing and well-paced. I have really enjoyed and benefited greatly from the sessions & I would encourage anybody to enroll on a course with Rob." - Caroline Livingstone